I Was a Loner, but My Class Got Summoned to Another World…

Chapter 273 - 273: Guardian of the Land

Logan initially dismissed the creature, but his perspective shifted when it looked at him within the group with an intense look of curiosity—a gaze that hinted at intelligence. It was an admirable quality, one that Logan knew would make the creature invaluable in battle.

The ferret observed them for a few seconds before dashing forward, its behavior striking Logan as unusual. Wild creatures typically fought or fled when confronted, but this one seemed unafraid, even intrigued.

Moving with remarkable speed, its meter-long body darted between the ants, deftly avoiding their claws and jaws as it sniffed at them. It then turned its attention to the group, curiously smelling each person. It lingered near Isabel, circling her a few times before finally heading toward Silvia. The creature nudged its head against her hand, inviting her to pet it.

"Well, this is probably a first," Silvia said, scratching its neck lightly as the creature leaned into her touch.

"I wonder why?" Logan mused aloud,

She couldn't help but feel a tinge of frustration. For such a powerful beast, one that should represent their country with grace, its behavior was baffling. Yet, in the end, she sighed and let it go. There was no sense in calling it out—she doubted it would listen anyway, at least without harming her.

Meanwhile, Logan rummaged through his belongings and pulled out some leftovers from that morning's meal. He handed them to the ferret, who devoured the food with childlike enthusiasm, utterly indifferent to maintaining any semblance of manners. Its face became a mess of crumbs and smudges, but it didn't care.

When the ferret had finished, it began licking its fingers with delight before wiping its cheeks clean.

[Delicious, very good stuff,] it said with a contented sigh, patting its now full stomach. [It's been years—no, centuries—since I last ate something that didn't grow on the ground or in trees.]

The ferret let out a loud burp, earning a mix of amused and exasperated glances from the group.

[Well… we hope it was to your liking,] Logan replied, his tone diplomatic as he tried to steer the conversation in a new direction. [Now, we really need to get moving—we've got demons to fight and all that…]

Logan was already attempting to edge away, hoping to leave the ferret behind. Though its antics were entertaining, he couldn't see it being like Ferra, who would provide him with a quest and a reward.

Just as the group was about to take their third step a voice filled with a playful tone rang inside their minds, calling them back.

[You don't think I'd just let you leave without giving you one of my chores, right? Of course, it will come with a reward,] it added, emphasizing the last word as if dangling a treat in front of a child.